Meet The Team

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Meet our educators

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Experienced tutors and London education industry experts bring insights and proven expertise, supporting our ambitious, high-achieving students aiming for top schools and grades. We understand the pace, pressure, and expectations they face, providing the challenge and guidance they need to excel at the highest level.

Alice Mu

Alice is a founding partner at Shine….

Founder

Alice Mu

Alice is a founding partner at Shine. With a background as a management consultant, she brings a systematic and analytical approach to curriculum design and development. She leads our Maths and VR/NVR programmes and has supported many students in achieving outstanding results in 11+, 13+, and GCSE assessments, ensuring the highest quality learning experience.

Christine Shao

Christine is a founding partner at Shine…

Founder

Christine Shao

Christine is a founding partner at Shine. With a background in management consulting and law, she brings a strategic and analytical approach to programme design. She works closely with the teaching team to develop and deliver courses, ensuring the highest quality learning experience and service for students and families. 

Viren Pangrekar

Viren oversees operations at Shine, allowing…

Chief Operating Officer 

Viren Pangrekar

Viren Pangrekar oversees operations at Shine, allowing tutors to focus on teaching, students to excel, and driving Shine’s growth and development. 

Richard

Richard, a graduate of the University of Cambridge…

English Tutor

Richard

Richard, a graduate of the University of Cambridge, has over a decade of experience teaching in leading independent schools. A specialist in gifted and talented education, he is passionate about developing pupils’ thinking skills through children’s literature. Formerly Head of English and Head of Upper School at Kensington Prep, Richard has extensive experience preparing pupils for entry to top London day schools and leading UK boarding schools.

Donna

Donna, a University of Manchester graduate with 18…

Donna 

Donna, a University of Manchester graduate with 18 years’ teaching experience, specialises in English, early reading, creative writing, and competitive entrance exam preparation. Former Head of English, she helps UK and international pupils enhance reading comprehension, sophisticated writing, vocabulary, and the confidence needed to excel in top school entry assessments. 

Russell

Russell is a full-time mathematics educator…

Maths Tutor 

Russell

Russell is a full-time mathematics educator with over 14 years’ experience at leading UK schools. A former examiner and paper writer for 11+, 16+, and GCSE, he offers expert insight into exam success. He has helped students secure places at top schools and universities, including Oxbridge, Ivy League, and Russell Group institutions. 

Tom

Tom is a Cambridge graduate with a Double First…

English Tutor

Tom

Tom is a Cambridge graduate with a Double First in English and a Master’s from Oxford. With over a decade of experience in leadership roles at leading UK independent schools, he has also examined for OCR and Cambridge International. Tom brings deep expertise in entrance exams at 11+, 13+, and 16+, and is known for his clear, rigorous teaching and ability to inspire precise, original writing. 

Samantha

Samantha holds a First Class Honours degree…

English Tutor

Samantha

Samantha holds a First Class Honours degree in English and Education Studies from Durham University and has over 12 years’ experience as a qualified English teacher and educational consultant. She has taught at leading independent schools including Cranleigh and Haileybury and now works as a private tutor supporting students in GCSE, A Level and IB English. 

Rima

Rima has a PhD from the University of London…

Maths and Chemistry Tutor

Rima

Rima has a PhD from the University of London and a PGCE from the University of Cambridge. Rima, is passionate about teaching and has worked with children and served on the board of education charities over the last 15 years, teaching a range of topics and advising on strategy and governance. 

Anna

Anna, an Oxford graduate with a Master’s in Education…

Maths Tutor

Anna

Anna, an Oxford graduate with a Master’s in Education, is a Maths tutor specialising in 7+ entrance exams. She has helped pupils gain places at leading London schools, including St Paul’s Juniors, Westminster Under School, and Latymer Prep. As a mum of two, she fosters confidence, resilience, and a love of learning. 

Maths Tutor

Ricky

Ricky is a Mathematics graduate from the University of Cambridge and specialises in preparing students for the UKMT competitions. As a student, he participated in the British Mathematical Olympiad, giving him first-hand experience of high-level mathematical problem solving. Ricky’s students have gone on to study at leading universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London. He is passionate about developing students’ problem-solving abilities and mathematical thinking through challenging and engaging problems. 

Ricky

Ricky is a Mathematics graduate from the University of…

Maths Tutor

Ricky

Ricky is a Mathematics graduate from the University of Cambridge and specialises in preparing students for the UKMT competitions. As a student, he participated in the British Mathematical Olympiad, giving him first-hand experience of high-level mathematical problem solving. Ricky’s students have gone on to study at leading universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London. He is passionate about developing students’ problem-solving abilities and mathematical thinking through challenging and engaging problems. 

Henry

Henry is a PhD student at Oxford working at the intersection…

Maths Tutor

Henry

Henry holds an undergraduate and master’s degree from Harvard. He has been tutoring in STEM and AI for the past 8 years and is passionate about helping students find the inherent beauty in these subjects. Â